Not even closing victories over Boiling Springs (14-6) and Trinity (20-6) could push Middletown into the district postseason picture in 2013.

But despite the conclusion, first-year skipper Brett Myers and his Blue Raiders achieved plenty, like six victories and a new-found passion for playing tough, physical football in the tricky Mid-Penn Capital Division.

Most of Middletown's offense was supplied on the legs of two graduated seniors, but starting QB Nathan Ocker and up-front terror Brett Newton are back to keep the train moving forward. The tandem spoke with PennLive on Tuesday's Mid-Penn media day.